Its tuesday, october the 24th. Our main story. Two israeli women, who were taken from their homes more than two weeks ago, have been released from captivity. Yocheved lifshitz and nurit cooper were among more than 200 people abducted by hamas fighters in the attacks of october 7th, and brought to gaza. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. The women, whose husbands are still being held, were handed over at the rafah Border Crossing between gaza and egypt at around 10 oclock local time last night. Our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell has the details. Freed after more than two weeks in captivity. In a video released by hamas, nurit cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz were handed over to representatives of the International Committee of the red cross. Not before 85 year old Yocheved Lifshitz turns to a masked hamas gunman, shakes his hand and says, shalom, hebrew for peace. Hamas is designated a Terrorist Group by many weste
The Prime Minister recuperates at his country residence chequers. The two worst hit European Countries, italy and spain, are easing some of their lockdown restrictions. Tributes are paid to one of formula 0nes greats. Sir sterling moss was regarded as the best driver never to win the world title. He passed away aged 90. Your Easter Monday weather will feel different to recent days because we have cold air with us and brisk winds. There will be sunshine, especially in the west. I will bring you all the details especially throughout this mornings programme. Its Easter Monday, the 13th of april. Our top story the uk is facing its fourth week in lockdown, with the government set to review by thursday whether social distancing measures can be changed. The number of deaths in the uk caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now reached more than 10,000. 0ur correspondent leigh milner reports. The faces of those who have died from coronavirus, described by the Health Secretary as the invisible k
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